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Bühler pursuing sustainable solutions for regional food security, safety  

26th June 2024 Process solutions provider Bühler Southern Africa is looking to leverage the group’s global experience and innovation expertise, as well as its entrenched position in South Africa, to provide customers with sustainable solutions that can contribute to addressing the country’s and region’s food... 

Bühler pursuing sustainable solutions for regional food security, safety
Bühler pursuing sustainable solutions for regional food security, safety

On-The-Air (21/06/2024) 

By: Martin Creamer     21st June 2024 Martin Creamer discusses investment stories and clean, green electricity. 

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Martin Creamer discusses investment stories and clean, green electricity.

Tshwane's energy procurement plans  

By: Creamer Media Reporter      21st June 2024 Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the City of Tshwane's plans to procure 1 000 MW of new electricity generation capacity and how it is likely to proceed with the procurement processes for that capacity. 

Tshwane's energy procurement plans
Tshwane's energy procurement plans

Magazine round up | 21 June 2024 

21st June 2024 A video round up of this week’s magazine, highlighting our cover story, features and Business Leader. 

Magazine round up | 21 June 2024
Magazine round up | 21 June 2024

Corobrik sets out plans for its Rietvlei operations 

19th June 2024 Brickmaker Corobrik has outlined its plans for accessing prime clay at its Rietvlei operations, assuring that while it needs to remove coal deposits, it has no intention of becoming a coal producer. Natasha Odendaal has the story.  

Corobrik sets out plans for its Rietvlei operations
Corobrik sets out plans for its Reitvlei operations

Plans for piloting independent transmission projects model  

14th June 2024 Amid all the political upheaval, work is continuing with plans to pilot a model for introducing independent transmission projects. Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the prospects.   

Plans for piloting independent transmission projects model
Plans for piloting independent transmission projects model

Magazine round up | 14 June 2024 

By: Creamer Media Reporter      14th June 2024 A video round up of this week’s magazine, highlighting our cover story, features and Business Leader.  

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Magazine round up | 14 June 2024

Daimler Truck Southern Africa launches electric heavy-duty trucks 

12th June 2024 Original-equipment manufacturer Daimler Truck Southern Africa (DTSA) has launched a line of electric heavy-duty trucks, the e-Actros range, as part of its Power Up electric mobility offering. 

Daimler Truck Southern Africa launches electric heavy-duty trucks
Daimler Truck Southern Africa launches electric heavy-duty trucks

AAD expected to yield significant economic, educational value once again 

By: Darren Parker     10th June 2024 Speaking at a preliminary event marking 100 days until the next Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) trade exhibition and airshow, which will take place from September 18 to 22, Defence and Military Veterans Minister Thandi Modise has highlighted the economic and educational impact of the biennial... 

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Watch Defence and Military Veterans Minister Thandi Modise discuss AAD and its impact on the economy and education

On-The-Air (07/06/2024) 

By: Martin Creamer     7th June 2024 Martin Creamer discusses platinum metals to rescue the environment and diamonds to be traceable. 

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Martin Creamer discusses platinum metals to rescue the environment and diamonds to be traceable.

Reflecting on Marokane's first 100 days as Eskom CEO  

By: Chanel de Bruyn     7th June 2024 Engineering News editor Terence Creamer reflects on Dan Marokane's first 100 days in office as Eskom CEO and the direction Eskom is taking under his leadership.   

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Reflecting on Marokane's first 100 days as Eskom CEO

Magazine round up | 07 June 2024 

7th June 2024 A video round up of this week’s magazine, highlighting our cover story, features and Business Leader.  

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Magazine round up | 07 June 2024

Vukile delivers robust results, growth opportunities 

By: Sabrina Jardim     5th June 2024 JSE-listed, consumer-focused retail real estate investment trust (Reit) Vukile Property Fund on June 5 said it had outperformed the upper end of its full-year market guidance, delivering a 10.5% increase in dividends per share (DPS) to 124.2c for the year to March 31and 6.7% growth in its funds... 

Vukile CEO Laurence Rapp
Vukile CEO Laurence Rapp discusses the company's financial results.

Alley Roads’ Riverstone Mall kickstarts R600m development injection for Meyerton  

5th June 2024 As part of its pipeline of 175 000 m2 of retail space earmarked for township and peri-urban areas across South Africa, property developer Alley Roads has unveiled its first retail development Riverstone Mall in Meyerton. Sabrina Jardim tells us more. 

Alley Roads’ Riverstone Mall kickstarts R600m development injection for Meyerton
Alley Roads’ Riverstone Mall kickstarts R600m development injection for Meyerton

How it’s made: A new Ford Ranger every two minutes  

By: Irma Venter     31st May 2024 Ford’s Silverton manufacturing plant, in Pretoria, is one of five global manufacturing hubs for the Ranger bakkie. The plant is able to produce up to 200 000 vehicles a year and, based on three-shift 24-hour production, it is capable of producing up to 720 vehicles a day – or one vehicle every... 

How it’s made: A new Ford Ranger every two minutes
See how a Ford Ranger is assembled at the Silverton plant in Pretoria

Electricity, logistics reforms in the spotlight as coalition govt looms  

By: Creamer Media Reporter      31st May 2024 Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the coalition scenarios facing South Africa as the election results are being tallied and what this could mean for the reforms under way in electricity and freight logistics. 

Electricity, logistics reforms in the spotlight as coalition govt looms
Electricity, logistics reforms in the spotlight as coalition govt looms

Students should use AI to interrogate knowledge, not just answer questions, IT experts advise 

By: Schalk Burger     31st May 2024 AI-based systems can provide personalised learning experiences, as well as identify students' strengths and weaknesses and adjust teaching to better facilitate and accelerate learning, IT industry experts said during a discussion on AI in education hosted by Regenesys Business School, in Sandton,... 

Students should use AI to interrogate knowledge, not just answer questions, IT experts advise
IT industry experts discuss the role of AI in education. Video: Shadwyn Dickinson; Editing: Nicholas Boyd.

Magazine round up | 31 May 2024 

31st May 2024 A video round up of this week’s magazine, highlighting our cover story, features and Business Leader.  

Magazine round up | 31 May 2024
Magazine round up | 31 May 2024

Wilmar opens operational phase 1 of large edible oils refinery in Richards Bay IDZ 

30th May 2024 Multinational agribusiness Wilmar Processing has completed the operational phase 1 of its edible oils refinery in Richards Bay. Schalk Burger has the story. 

Wilmar opens operational phase 1 of large edible oils refinery in Richards Bay IDZ
Wilmar opens operational phase 1 of large edible oils refinery in Richards Bay IDZ

On-The-Air (24/05/2024) 

By: Martin Creamer     24th May 2024 Martin Creamer talks about exploration and green hydrogen. 

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Martin Creamer talks about exploration and green hydrogen.

Eskom seeks to reserve grid capacity for publicly procured IPP projects  

By: Creamer Media Reporter      24th May 2024 Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses Eskom's application to the National Energy Regulator of South Africa, seeking permission to preserve and reserve grid capacity for publicly procured IPP projects, as well as the implications should permission be granted. 

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Eskom seeks to reserve grid capacity for publicly procured IPP projects

Magazine round up | 24 May 2024 

24th May 2024 A video round up of this week’s magazine, highlighting our cover story, features and Business Leader.  

Magazine round up | 24 May 2024
Magazine round up | 24 May 2024

TFR operating company head raises concern over ‘high tariff’ signalled in draft Network Statement   

By: Terence Creamer     23rd May 2024 Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) CEO Russell Baatjies has added his voice to industry-wide concerns being expressed about the high rail tariffs that would arise should the methodology included in a draft Network Statement be implemented. The Network Statement was released for public comment in March... 

Transnet train
Transnet Freight Rail CEO Russell Baatjies tells MIPA chairperson Warwick Lord about his misgivings over the proposed rail tariff methodology, while underling efforts being made to keep TFROC and TRIM separated during the unbundling process. Editing: Shadwyn Dickinson. Recorded: 23.05.2024

Air Products to play pivotal role in hydrogen mobility ecosystem  

22nd May 2024 Industrial and specialty gas manufacturer and supplier Air Products South Africa is aiming to play a pivotal role in establishing a sustainable and thriving hydrogen mobility ecosystem in the country.  

Air Products to play pivotal role in hydrogen mobility ecosystem
Air Products to play pivotal role in hydrogen mobility ecosystem

SEW-EURODRIVE at Nampo 2024 

21st May 2024 Gear motors, frequency inverters and drive automation specialist SEW-EURODRIVE electronics business development manager Willem Strydom highlights the company’s role in the agriculture industry’s digitalisation journey and the importance of attending Nampo 2024, which was held from May 14 to 17... 

SEW-EURODRIVE at Nampo 2024
SEW-EURODRIVE at Nampo 2024

Uniclox at Nampo 2024 

21st May 2024 Biometric time and attendance and access control systems provider Uniclox senior sales executive Christo Wandrag talks to Engineering News about the role the company is playing in the digitalisation of the agriculture industry at Nampo 2024, which was held from May 14 to 17 near Bothaville, in... 

Uniclox at Nampo 2024
Uniclox at Nampo 2024

Dachser South Africa at Nampo 2024 

21st May 2024 Engineering News discusses how family-owned logistics provider Dachser South Africa is innovating to address the challenges that agricultural logistics face in South Africa with MD Detlev Duve at Nampo 2024, which was held from May 14 to 17 near Bothaville, in the Free State. 

Dachser South Africa at Nampo 2024
Dachser South Africa at Nampo 2024

AUTO-X at Nampo 2024 

21st May 2024 South African automotive lead-acid battery manufacturer AUTO-X solar 0 & M manager Jaco Weideman discusses the importance of digitalisation in ensuring sustainable farming operations, while AUTO-X graphic designer Johann Coetser elaborates on battery brand Willards’ 70-year history. The... 

AUTO-X at Nampo 2024
AUTO-X at Nampo 2024

SOLARAFRICA at Nampo 2024 

21st May 2024 SOLARAFRICA commercial head Brandon Horn shares the energy struggles of farmers visiting the company’s stand at Nampo 2024, which was held from May 14 to 17, near Bothaville, in the Free State, and how the company’s solutions help to solve these problems. 

SOLARAFRICA at Nampo 2024
SOLARAFRICA at Nampo 2024

Suzuki Auto South Africa at Nampo 2024 

21st May 2024 Suzuki Auto South Africa PR & events manager Eileen Gengan discusses how the vehicle manufacturer is poised to support the needs of the country’s farmers at Nampo 2024, held from May 14 to 17, near Bothaville, in the Free State. 

Suzuki Auto South Africa at Nampo 2024
Suzuki Auto South Africa at Nampo 2024

SAFEQUIP at Nampo 2024 

21st May 2024 Engineering News talks to fire safety solutions and products supplier SAFEQUIP MD Pierre Malherbe at Nampo 2024, held from May 14 to 17, near Bothaville, in the Free State, about how the company is addressing the challenges posed by lithium-ion batteries. 

SAFEQUIP at Nampo 2024
SAFEQUIP at Nampo 2024

Employment environment bleak, but there are opportunities for improvement  

By: Tasneem Bulbulia     20th May 2024 The 2024 ‘UASA South African Employment Report’ and second UASA/Bureau of Market Research (BMR) Employment Index paints a bleak picture of the country’s employment situation; however, there are areas of focus that can be pursued to turn this around, including skills development to capitalise on... 

Employment environment bleak, but there are opportunities for improvement
BMR Personal Finance Research Division head and senior researcher Jacolize Meiring explains how technology is impacting jobs, and how this can be managed to create employment opportunities

On-The-Air (17/05/2024) 

By: Martin Creamer     17th May 2024 Martin Creamer talks about green energy as a major reindustrialisation opportunity for South Africa, the country's potential to lead in battery manganese for electric cars, and Anglo American's focus on iron-ore mining. 

On-The-Air (17/05/2024)

NCOP votes to pass Electricity Regulation Amendment Bill  

By: Creamer Media Reporter      17th May 2024 Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the significance of the National Council of Provinces' (NCOP's) vote to pass the Electricity Regulation Amendment Bill; if the Bill is likely to face any opposition; and what further actions can be expected once the Bill becomes law.   

Engineering News editor Terence Creamer
NCOP votes to pass Electricity Regulation Amendment Bill (Camera: Shadwyn Dickinson; Editing: Nicholas Boyd)

Magazine round up | 17 May 2024 

17th May 2024 A video round up of this week’s magazine, highlighting our cover story, features and Business Leader. 

Magazine round up | 10 May 2024
Magazine round up | 17 May 2024

John Deere showcases continued technology, innovation focus  

15th May 2024 Equipment manufacturer John Deere South Africa will continue to focus on pursuing innovation on its machines and technology as it looks to strengthen its footprint in Africa. Tasneem Bulbulia tells us more. 

John Deere showcases continued technology, innovation focus
John Deere showcases continued technology, innovation focus

On-The-Air (10/05/2024) 

By: Martin Creamer     10th May 2024 Martin Creamer talks about wind energy, a new copper mine and mineral exploration. 

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Martin Creamer talks about wind energy, a new copper mine and mineral exploration.

Battery storage procurement faces some delays 

By: Creamer Media Reporter      10th May 2024 Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses South Africa's approach to procuring battery storage, the delays that some of the battery storage bid windows face and the likely market reaction to these delays. 

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Battery storage procurement faces some delays
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